Eric Lagatta is a Space Connect Reporter at USA TODAY. He covers aviation and aerospace topics, including NASA, rocketeering, satellites, and space travel, while also delving into climate change and environmental issues. Eric has been featured in numerous publications, including AZCentral and the Detroit Free Press.
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Eric Lagatta's coverage spans a wide range of topics, including scientific events, entertainment news, and crime. His articles focus on evolving stories and breaking news related to space events, SpaceX, airplane emergencies, solar eclipses, and UFOs.
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By: Eric Lagatta
This week's rocket launch schedule at the Vandenberg Space Force Base includes a US Space Force mission and a Starlink internet satellite deployment.
By: Craig Bailey, Ronald Erdrich, Angela Wilhelm, Mike De Sisti, Christine Peterson, Eric Lagatta, Merrily Cassidy, Andrew West
The bright center of our Milky Way galaxy is often visible across the US, showcasing a band of billions of stars. Here's a look at the best photos.
By: Christine Peterson, Eric Lagatta, Andrew West, Craig Bailey, Ronald W. Erdrich, Merrily Cassidy, Angela Wilhelm
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By: Jennifer Sangalang, Lianna Norman, Eric Lagatta, Brooke Edwards, Rick Neale
There are no rocket launches from Florida scheduled for the week of Monday, Sept. 14. Listed below are the Florida rocket launches that could lift off in September.
September may be a good time to catch a sight of the Milky Way's center while it's still easily visible in 2026 across the US. Here's how.
By: Eric Lagatta
Here's everything to know about our Milky Way, including how to see the stunning natural phenomenon in before the end of 2026 in Florida.
For a few months each year, the Milky Way's center becomes one of the most stunning cosmic displays visible to us here on Earth.
By: Eric Lagatta
Arizonans may have a hard time spotting the next SpaceX rocket launch from Vandenberg, but a livestream will still be available. Here's what to know.
By: Eric Lagatta
SpaceX is planning a rocket launch tonight to deploy a payload for the US Space Force from the Vandenberg Space Force Base. Here's where to watch.
By: Eric Lagatta
Here's everything to know about our Milky Way, including how to see the stunning natural phenomenon in before the end of 2026 in California.
